The Santhal community observes the ritual as a symbolic “new birth” for families re-joining their ancestral belief system: Local sources

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The family members who contacted him over phone and repeatedly requested him to return home: Reports

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Indiramma insurance scheme to be launched on June 2, says Deputy CM

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Minister says party workers are key strength of BJP’s organisational growth

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Following the incident, medical teams reached the village and began collecting details from those who attended the feast: Reports

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Hybrid format event to be held in 1,840 clusters on May 27–28

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Forensic audit is a new area, and small and medium chartered accountant firms are not able to participate in large auditing works: Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) president Prasanna Kumar D

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The influencer was reportedly asked to move out of a photo-op, sparking criticism from her fans

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While stars like Rashmika Mandanna and Samantha have strengthened their national presence, actresses such as Sai Pallavi await a major breakthrough

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Union minister credits PM Modi-led governance for growth, jobs and infrastructure push

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Residents recorded the incident on their mobile phones and videos of the leopard sighting later went viral on social media: Reports

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Bottle gourd has over 90% water in it, making it a supercool hydrator during the summer

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There was time when the Cannes Film Festival attracted the finest talent and content in cinema from the world over. Fellini jostled with Ray, so to speak. Now it is more about the gowns and the Red Carpet. The movies can wait

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Reviewing progress of land acquisition and rehabilitation works at Navanagar, the minister asked officials to maintain updated records of both lands where awards have already been passed and cases that are still under process

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Article 371-style protections for Ladakh trigger political debate in Kashmir

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District collector S. Ramsundar Reddy directed officials to ensure that every tank is developed to its full potential by reviving canals, streams and feeder channels to secure water inflows: Reports

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Traditional wisdom and modern science are blending floral ingredients in hair care products, and the results are stunning

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Residents of the elite neighbourhood are wary of the actor and her husband’s plan to extensively renovate the London property in Notting Hill

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The Bharatiya Janata Party has already intensified its organisational preparations in the state following its victory in the 2024 Assembly elections: Reports

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The actor mixes up Bhopal and Bihar, calls Bumrah a footballer

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Tithi: Adhika Shukla Dasami till 5.10 am (Tuesday)

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Once the guaranteed crowd-puller, the ‘item song’ — politely rebranded as the ‘special song’ — may finally be losing its BO muscle. Now it’s about increasingly louder choreography, glossier packaging and starrier cameos which at times generate more controversy than ticket sales

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The Royals, 16 points after their win over MI, completed the knockouts line-up along with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad

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India has so far implemented several trade pacts, including those with Singapore, Japan, Korea, the UAE, Australia, ASEAN, and the EFTA bloc. Besides, it has also finalised such pacts with Oman, New Zealand, the European Union, and the UK

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Police stopped the protesters from proceeding towards Bhumana’s residence, leading to heated arguments at the spot: Reports

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174 mandals report extreme heat; thunderstorms likely in several districts

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Two missing after sudden rise in water level near Bhatkal river mouth

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Fogging operations launched at RK Beach Road and other busy public locations

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With so many permutations beyond their control, both teams are likely to focus more on ending the season strongly rather than getting consumed by qualification scenarios

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32 advanced surgeries boost trust in government healthcare across Andhra Pradesh

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Teenagers now quote commentary lines from regional languages on Instagram reels. Certain phrases become internet catchphrases within minutes

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Right from the entry of the passenger, the CCTV cameras monitor everything, including women-reserved seats and footboards. The footage would be accessed by RTC control rooms to prevent thefts and harassment too

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Security sources on Sunday said that the personnel were identified as Thotreimung (Tangkhul) and Pasel Ana, both posted at Huimine Thana under Chassad Police Station near the Indo-Myanmar border

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The Congress has been demanding that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan step down or be sacked after the NEET-UG exam was cancelled due to paper leak

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India, now firmly established as a global chess powerhouse, will have four representatives in the event -- Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa in the Open category, alongside Koneru Humpy and World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh in the women's field

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Three women. Three silent pleas to return home. Behind the statistics of dowry deaths are stories of fear, isolation and cries for help that arrived too late.

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A notification issued by the Home and Hill Affairs Department on Saturday referred to guidelines of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) regarding the deportation process for Bangladeshis and Rohingyas found to be staying illegally in the country

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The accident took place around 5 am when the motorcycle on which they were travelling allegedly went out of control and rammed the culvert at Gopalapuram, police said. Both sustained serious injuries

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Paramesh was travelling on a Suryapet depot bus and was standing near the door, which was open, police said. He fell from the bus when it hit a speed breaker at Nemmikal and sustained a severe head injury

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The minister noted that Ebola cases and deaths are being reported in the countries of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan and said that Andhra Pradesh is acting in line with advisories, guidelines and recommendations issued by the Centre and international health agencies

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Muslim organisations are hopeful that this move will curb the political exploitation of the issue of cow slaughter, as well as put an end to incidents of mob lynching and other atrocities committed in its name

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olice said that Mutyam Reddy and Kalpana, belonging to Gangapur, have two daughters. Kalpana, working as a nurse in a private hospital in Narayankhed, developed intimacy with one Chintu

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Paying his first visit to India, Rubio said the two democracies were on the same page on all major issues, brushing aside recent unease in New Delhi over trade, China and the Iran war

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Noting that the issue transcended party lines, Shivakumar said, "Whether they are Congress Party supporters or BJP supporters, we do not care -- all poor voters must individually submit applications for this. If they do not submit applications, they will lose their voting rights"

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The RBI data on 'Outward Remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) for Resident Individuals' shows overseas spending by Indians under different categories, including travel, maintenance of close relatives, studies abroad, investments in equity and debt

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Tendulkar penned down an emotional note on social media following the game that LSG lost to Punjab Kings.

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Bhatti Vikramarka assured that the insurance scheme would act as a protective shield for 1.15 crore families in the state, irrespective of caste, religion, or economic status

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As per the order, Shekhar Naik was externed to the jurisdiction of Hosabadavane Police Station in Tumakuru district, while Mithun Naik was sent to the jurisdiction of Gandhi Chowk Police Station in Vijayapura district

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Kishan Reddy reviewed the progress of ongoing projects and held detailed discussions on addressing operational bottlenecks being faced by the agencies

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A nostalgic plantain leaf feast celebrating the many flavours of mangoes, Telugu summer traditions and the comfort of a home-style wedding meal

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Lokesh questioned what fault was it of the donkeys that they were made to bleed, and slammed the opposition party for pursuing demonic politics, leaving YSRC workers, and the donkeys licking their wounds

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A constable Ramesh, who tried to stop him, suffered serious injuries to his hand

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He was one of the most proactive, highly respected young distributors and producers in Tollywood, serving as an absolute pillar for film distribution in the Nellore territory

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From reel hero to real-life changemaker, Sonu Sood opens up on humanity and cinema. I’ll keep walking this path till my last breath, he says in this exclusive interview with DC

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The CBSE said that in all cases of excess payment, the "exact excess amounts shall be refunded to the same payment method which was used for payment"

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"There is the possibility that over the next few hours, the world will get some good news," Rubio said, referring to developments related to the Strait of Hormuz

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The preliminary investigation revealed that the motorcyclists could have hit the tree after losing control while driving the bike

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CMO insiders say Revanth Reddy intentionally chose the name with a message: every discussion inside Bodhi Pavilion should lead to clarity, accountability and fresh thinking for Telangana’s future

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It will be a test of resilience and fitness for both the teams on a potentially hot and humid Sunday afternoon, as Mumbai Indians would be determined to sign off with a consolation win, while Rajasthan Royals would be aware that a defeat would take their fate out of their hands

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Addressing the joint press conference, Rubio said the relationship between the two democracies goes beyond conventional diplomatic engagement and reflects deep strategic alignment on global challenges.

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